Instrument for electric ionic medication



Dec. 13, 1927. 1,652,327

'w. RICHTER INSTRUMENT FOR ELECTRIC IONIC MEDICATION Filed Fpb. 10, 192.7

Patented Dec. 13, 1921.

UNITED STATES WILHELM momma, or BERLIN, GERMANY.

INSTRUMENT FOR ELECTRIC IONIC MEDICATION.

Application filed February 10, 1927, Serial No. 167,220, and in Germany March 24, 1926.

1 This invention relates to an instrument for electric ionic medication, more particularly for use in the treatment of gonorrhea, by which during irrigation with a medicated wash the medicament-may be-caused by the iontophoretic action of an electric current to penetrate deeply into the tissues.

The instrument shown in the drawing consists of a tube a having numerous per-' forations and fitted with a valve supply I) A division wall d extends through the middle of the tube and ends in a terminal 6 for the attachment of an electric conductor. This constitutes one electrode; the other is formed by a metal plate applied in any suitable position, for lnstance 'to the abdomen. Electrolytic action causes to be treated it isprovidedin known manner with an adjustable bell g.

I claim V r I 1'. An instrument for electric ionic medication comprising a perforated tube having a regula-blei supply and outflow, a metal division walleXtending lengthwise in said tube, and. a terminal connected with said division wall.

2. An instrument for. electric ionic medication comprising a perforated tube with a closed and rounded end and with a regulable supply and outflowat the opposite 40 end, a bell slidable along said tube, a, metal division wall extending lengthwise of said tube, and a terminal connected to said wall.

7 3. An instrument for electric ionic medication comprising a perforated tube closed 5 at one end and having supply and outflow connections at the other end, a sheath of fabric upon saidvtube, a metal division wall within said tube, and a terminal attached to said division wall.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification.

p l/VILI-IELM RICHTER. 

